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Football leagues break ticket sales record in 2024

This March 10, 2024, file photo shows a crowd of 51,670 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium before a K League 1 match between FC Seoul and Incheon United. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The top two divisions of South Korean professional football set a single-season record for ticket sales in 2024, data showed Tuesday.

Yoon's senior aides offer to resign after acting president appoints key justices

Presidential chief of staff Chung Jin-suk (L) and acting President Choi Sang-mok (R) talk after paying tribute at the Seoul National Cemetery on Jan. 1, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Jan.

Exports of S. Korean snacks, beverages rise on popularity of Korean cuisine

This photo provided by Lotte Wellfood Co. shows a promotional event for Pepero in New York City. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- Exports of Korean snacks and beverages have risen sharply last year, driven by the growing global popularity of Korean cuisine, government data showed Wednesday.

Gov't to implement new law expanding support for firms hurt by trade agreements

This Nov. 29, 2024, file photo shows shipping containers at a port in the southeastern city of Busan. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Dec.

Samsung Electronics to become largest shareholder in S. Korean robotics startup

This undated file photo shows Samsung Electronics Co.'s corporate flag at its office in southern Seoul. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.

Football leagues break ticket sales record in 2024

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The top two divisions of South Korean professional football set a single-season record for ticket sales in 2024, data showed Tuesday.

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' set for March release

Director Bong Joon-ho (R) works on the set of his upcoming film, "Mickey 17," in this file photo provided by Warner Bros. Korea on March 14, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Internationally acclaimed Korean director Bong Joon-ho's new film, "Mickey 17," has been rescheduled for a March release, the film's distributor said Saturday.